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Workers' Statute: what it says about working hours and time tracking
What articles 34, 35, 36, and 37 of the WS say about working hours, overtime, breaks, and the daily recording obligation introduced by RDL 8/2019.
How to avoid fines from the Labor Inspectorate with a good time tracking system
Discover what the Labor Inspectorate requires when reviewing time records, the 5 errors that lead to a report, and how to prepare your company today. Practical guide.
What exactly does the LaborInspectorate ask for during a time-tracking visit
Discover what documents the ITSS requests during a time-tracking visit, what it considers a valid record, and how to avoid a penalty report. A practical guide for SMEs.
GDPR applied to time tracking: what data you can record and what is prohibited
What data a company can collect in the time record according to the GDPR and the AEPD: mandatory minimum data, restricted biometrics, and what to do if you use geolocation.
Time tracking while teleworking: is it mandatory to clock in when working from home?
Yes, clocking in while teleworking is mandatory. What Law 10/2021 says, how to clock in remotely without a fingerprint, and which methods are valid for the Labor Inspectorate.
Labor Inspection and time tracking: what they ask for, how they act, and how to prepare
What documents the Labor Inspection requests during a visit regarding time tracking, how they act, what reports they can issue, and how to prepare so you aren't caught by surprise.
How many years must the time record be kept: what the law says
The law requires the work record to be kept for 4 years. Which article establishes this, what happens if you delete it beforehand, and how this changes with the new digital Royal Decree.
What information must the working hours record include to be valid for Inspection
Exact checklist of what data the working hours record must contain to pass a Labor Inspection audit: mandatory fields, format, retention, and frequent errors.
Penalties for not keeping a time record in 2026: amounts, real cases, and how to avoid them
How much the Labor Inspectorate fines for not keeping a time record in 2026: LISOS amounts, how they are calculated by headcount, and what causes a report to escalate to the serious bracket.
Mandatory digital time tracking in 2026: what changes for companies and when it comes into force
What exactly mandatory digital time tracking in 2026 requires, when it comes into force, what companies need to change, and how to prepare before the inspection arrives.
Time tracking software for hospitality: prices and features for small businesses
Which time tracking software actually works in bars, restaurants, and small hotels: key features, market prices, and what to look for in 2026 to comply with the law.
Is it legal to round employee time clock entries? What the law says in 2026
Can a company round clock-in and clock-out times? What the Workers' Statute and the Labor Inspectorate say in Spain in 2026.
2026 Digital Time Tracking Decree#: The Council of State rejects it, but the mandate moves forward
The Council of State ruled on March 23, 2026, that "it is not appropriate to approve" the Royal Decree. We analyze what this means, what technical requirements it will impose, the estimated cost of 867 million, and the three possible scenarios for companies.
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